Kevin Komisaruk is Assistant Professor of Organ and Harpsichord at the University of Toronto, Canada. At home in both the earliest and most recent repertoire, he combines imagination, musicianship, technique, and scholarship to create interpretations that have received consistent and enthusiastic critical acclaim. His solo recital schedule has brought him to among the most distinguished venues throughout North America, South America, and Europe. "A seasoned performer. Komisaruk demonstrated absolute confidence in performance, while bringing sheer delight to the audience." C. Carroll Cole, Director of Fine Arts, The Fourth Presbyterian Church of Chicago "Komisaruk’s playing is remarkable…you can hear the organ breathing, even weeping, as if it were almost human." Radio-Canada "You’ll hear right away how much colour Kevin Komisaruk finds." CBC Radio "Komisaruk has an impeccable touch on the instrument. His musicality is made evident through the colours he uses and in his ability to create a strong character for each piece…unique and highly commendable interpretation." Wholenote Magazine, Toronto Kevin Komisaruk records with Canada’s pre-eminent independent label, ATMA Classique. His 2001 release of keyboard works by John Bull (ATMA ACD2-2239) received several major awards, including those from Radio-Canada and the Belgian journal Le magazine d'orgue, which lauded the disc as "outstanding, original, and indispensable." His most recent recording of works from Samuel Scheidt’s Tabulatura Nova (ATMA ACD2-2317) was produced on the meantone organ at Knox College Toronto and was released in January 2005. Dr. Komisaruk completed his studies at McGill University with John Grew, holding grants both from the Anglican Foundation of Canada, the Anglican Diocese of Montreal, and the J.E. McConnell Foundation. Recent recitals outside Canada include St. Paul's Cathedral in London and the Washington National Cathedral, as well as major centres in Mexico, France, Germany, and the United States. His 2005/6 recital engagements include the Abbatiale Sainte-Croix de Bordeaux (France), the Episcopal Cathedrals of Cleveland, Indianapolis, and Atlanta, as well as a tour of Uruguay and Argentina, including Montevideo, Paysandú, and the Basilica Santissimo Sacramento in Buenos Aires. As a performance clinician, Kevin Komisaruk is recognized and respected for his clear, personable, and inspiring teaching style. An avid choir director, he directed the Acting choral curriculum at the National Theatre School of Canada in 2001, and is founding artistic and managing director of Studio Sixteen, an eight-part ensemble specialized in the sacred music of the European Renaissance. A native of New Jersey, Komisaruk holds dual citizenship in the United States and Canada, and is fluent in French and English. kevin@komisaruk.ca and www.komisaruk.ca/